The secret to keeping teens happy while on a family vacation is to give them the freedom to choose their own fun. But, where on earth can you find truly teen-friendly activities? The family travel editors at Family Vacation Critic think they have found the solution with their picks of the 10 best resorts for teens.
1. Atlantis Paradise Island— Bahamas
This Bahamian resort offers a massive aquatic playground with 20 swimming areas, the world’s largest open-air marine habitat and Aquaventure, a 63-acre water park. Other activities include a state-of-the-art climbing center, …

National Park Week, April 17-25 means free admission to all 392 national parks.
Parks will also offer additional family-friendly activities and special offers on tours, lodging, food, and souvenirs. Visit the Web site for a listing of parks and promotions.
Saturday, April 24, is National Junior Ranger Day – there will be hundreds of family friendly events that day. Each child participating in Junior Ranger activities will receive a certificate, patch, or pin. Other National Park Week highlights include the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 75th anniversary of the nation’s …

Start with beautiful natural outdoor environments that include mountain, wooded, lake-side and ocean-side locales. Add services and amenities generally associated with full-service hotels and you have the genesis for the ultimate outdoor experience that is RVC Outdoor Destinations.
RVC Outdoor Destinations offers a number of outdoor experiences across the southeastern states in cottages, yurts, classic Airstream trailers to cabins – regardless if arriving in an RV, an SUV, a sports car or on a bicycle. Each destination offers multiple RV hookups and buddy sites located along water or with water views. …

Nickelodeon Family Suites
My six year old can’t wait to visit this slime place. Jack’s favorites are themed here: Spongebob Squarepants and Jimmy Neutron. Nick Hotel has two and three-bedroom suites with bunk or twin beds, video games and mini- and full kitchens depending on the bedroom count. Two bedroom suites sleep six people.
You’ll find character breakfasts, 3,000 square foot arcade, two great waterparks and a buffet full of kid friendly foods.
Check out their summer packages.

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort
The KidSuites, a separate sleeping area for kids, are key here for big …

St. James’s Club & Villas, Antigua, a posh resort on a private 100-acre estate; With 147 rooms and 41 hillside villas, St. James’s Club is tucked away on a secluded 100-acre peninsula on the southeastern coast.
The resort’s all-inclusive option brings a very nice Caribbean getaway within your budget, especially if you plan a trip after high season ends, when rates drop and the hotel’s Instant Savings deal comes into effect.
Accommodations include expansive 2 and 3-bedroom villas that are great for large families and groups who enjoy a sense of space.
The …

Select Marriott Resorts throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and in Costa Rica are discounted up to 40% on stays from April 1-Sept. 30. The catch? You must book your stay by March 31. Per night, per room rates on the “Spring into Savings” promotion include (rates reflect the discount): CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, from $89-$185; St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino, from $98-$283; CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort, from $101-$203; Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica, from $111-$216; Frenchman’s Reef & …

The massive complex of the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers a new “Spring to the Beach” promotion with a fourth night free when you stay for three nights. Valid on stays now through May 26. Room rates start from $97/night. Two-bedroom golf course townhomes from $180/night. The 2,400-acre resort encompasses 30 neighborhoods with 1,800 various lodging options, 15 tennis courts, four golf courses, numerous swimming pools, a five-acre nature park, the Baytowne Adventure Zone, a kids’ club, teen sailing classes, a teen pool area, free boogie board and kayak …

RedWeek has revealed the Top 25 list of timeshare rental resorts based on the e-mail alert preferences of more than 1.4 million registered users. Brand new timeshares and recently opened resort phases marked the most significant additions to this year’s list.
Featured below are the three resorts that topped the list. The complete Top 25 list can be viewed on the right side of the RedWeek home page and below.

Disney’s Beach Club Villas
in Lake Buena Vista, FL, is within walking distance to Epcot and a boat ride …